Canal Treaty Could Hike U S Export Costs
Washington AP report says approval of the Panama Canal treaty could raise tolls 25 to 30 percent, adding 2 to 5 percent to U S farm export costs including wheat and soybeans, but Agriculture Secretary Bergland insists the impact will not jeopardize the $24 billion farm export trade.
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Far East
Carter Administration
Agriculture
Bob Bergland
South America
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Bergland
United States
Wheat loan program swells as 1977 crop loaned heavily
USDA said by Aug 31 some 326.3 million bushels of 1977 wheat were in government price support loans, the largest for that date since 1958, with as much as 16 percent of the crop under loan. Prices fell to about 2.00 per bushel while the loan rate stands at 2.25. Also 389.1 million bushels from 1976 remained in loan, and barley oats and rye activity rose.
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Canada
U.S
Panama Canal
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Agriculture Department
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Flypaper pyramid traps cattle face flies on farms
Agriculture Department scientists report a trap to catch face flies affecting cattle. Wooden pyramids 20 by 30 inches, formed from three triangles, painted white and wrapped in clear plastic with a sticky coating. The device mounts on a three-foot post and relies on shape and color to attract flies.
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Agriculture Department
Department
Agricultural Research Service
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